Daphne finally announced[8] sometime in mid-to-late 2000 that she was leaving the fandom; Michael Hirtes claims[citation needed] this was partially due to harassment by fans; this may be some level of projection, considering his own reputation for harassing artists, especially those who have previously contributed to Furplay. She continued to publish her comic, but withdrew her "secret" website and was no longer seen at furry conventions (she still attends Comic-Con International).